Announcements May 16, 2023 - NCCIH Blog Post The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) invites you to join us virtually onThursday, May 25, from noon to 1:15 p.m. ET,for Unleashing the Power of Prevention To Enhance Well-Being Across the Lifespan, by Margaret Kuklinski, Ph.D., Endowed Associate Professor of Prevention at the University of Washington School of Social Work. This free talk is part of ourIntegrative Medicine Research Lecture Series.  New cases of chronic pain occur more often among U.S. adults than new cases of several other common conditions, including diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure. Among people who have chronic pain, almost two-thirds will still have it the following year. These findings come from a new analysis of National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data by investigators from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Seattle Childrens Research Institute, and University of Washington, published inJAMA Network Open. |
NIH is recommending changes to improve peer review ofRuth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA)fellowship applications. The goal of this effort is to facilitate the mission of NRSA fellowship peer review to identify the most promising trainees and the excellent, individualized training programs that will help them become the outstanding scientists of the next generation. NIH sought input from the extramural community in formulating the recommendations. In order to gather broader input, NIH has issued an RFI which closes June 23.Please consider responding to the RFI and sharing with your colleagues. Resources for Researchers Upcoming Events May 23, 2023, 1:00 p.m.- 2:15 p.m. ET NCCIH lead epidemiologist, Dr. Richard Nahin, will be among the speakers at Healthy People 2030s upcoming Spotlight on Health Webinar: Best Practices in Pain Care. Speakers at the webinar will discuss Healthy People 2030s chronic pain topic area, best practices in pain management, and the ways in which a person with chronic pain can take an active role in managing the condition for a fuller and happier life. This event has been approved for Continuing Education Credits for nurses, physicians, and health educators. Registration is free. We recommend that you register now because the number of attendees is limited. Learn more and register.  May 25, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. ET; Virtual How can we promote well-being in young people and prevent problems before they begin? Its a crucial and timely question, and it has spurred study and discovery of risks to and protective factors for young peoples development. This area of research has also led to tested, effective preventive interventions showing better outcomes that in some cases have lasted for decades and across generations. Register now. |
 June 7, 2023, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. ET; Virtual This Hot Topics Webinar, sponsored by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), will highlight three NCCIH-funded early career investigators engaged in health disparities research focused on HIV populations. The speakers will provide an overview of their research and will participate in a guided discussion about their career path, including the challenges of conducting research to address health disparities. Register now. |
June 12-13, 2023; Hybrid meeting Join us at the National Institues of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland or virtuallyfor the 9th annual meeting for theBrain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies(BRAIN) Initiative. The BRAIN Initiative is aimed at revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain. Help build the BRAIN community by participating in this open forum June 1213, 2023. You will be part of discussions that explore exciting scientific developments and new directions and identify areas for collaboration and research coordination. Learn more and register.  June 14, 2023, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ET We invite you to join us for a technical assistance webinar to learn more aboutRFA-AT-24-001, a cooperative agreement titled, Research Network to Promote Multidisciplinary Mechanistic and Translational Studies of Sickle Cell Disease Pain (U24, Clinical Trial Option). This webinar is provided for potential applicants that want to learn more details about this exciting and unique notice of funding opportunity focusing on sickle cell disease and associated pain. During the webinar you will hear from NCCIH program and review staff about important application considerations and review requirements. The latter portion of the webinar is entirely devoted to answering applicant questions. Attending this technical assistance webinar is not a requirement for submission to this notice of funding opportunity. Theapplication deadline is October 1, 2023. Register now. |
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